Lady Lancers Lose Veterans Heal by Tough Contest Writing War Stories Page 12 Page 2 Grapevine ndependent VOLUMEI 4748 • •ISSUE ISSUE 25 14 PROUDLY PROUDLY SERVINGSERVING RANCHORANCHO CORDOVACORDOVA && SACRAMENTOSACRAMENTO COUNTY COUNTY June April 19, 1, 20152016 BATTLE OVER Calling THE MINIMUM WAGE FORCED Safety a Vital Concern Artists to BY GOV. BROWN Paint City Mural RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The City of Rancho Cordova is request- ing proposals from talented artists to add a mural to a new wall in the City of Rancho Cordova. The new mural will add beauty and a sense of place along the busy Folsom Boulevard corridor and would be Page 10 seen by thousands of people that walk or drive by. The City is look- ing for a visionary artist to create AND ANOTHER a piece that will become a part of Rancho Cordova history. THING ... Location of work to be per- formed: North side of Folsom Boulevard east of Los Nogales Way on a 6-foot tall masonry wall. The masonry wall is to be constructed by a civil contractor per separate contract. Dimension of the piece: Approximately 5 feet tall by 20 to 30 feet wide. Open to suggestions from the artist. John McGinness hosts his own afternoon talk show on NewsRadio KFBK, is an adjunct professor with California State University, and has his own consulting business. “I really thoroughly enjoy what I do now. …My dad lived to be 92 years of age and he told me, ‘You’re always better off General concepts for piece: to have too much to do than not enough.’ So I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing.” Photo courtesy NewsRadio KFBK Initial concepts include Lincoln Memorial Highway theme, his- Page 4 Story and photos Folsom Cordova Unified promoted through the ranks who attended the luncheon. tory of Folsom Boulevard, or other by Margaret Snider School District (FCUSD) and, ultimately, he commanded “His wisdom should be heeded vision suggested by the artist. Superintendent Deborah the Centralized Investigation by both elected officials and the Work timeline and deadline: WHAT’S UP RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) Bettencourt earned his compli- Division. He was appointed voting public.” We expect the mural to be com- - John McGinness spoke can- ments for coming out in favor undersheriff in 2001, elected In Rancho Cordova crimes pleted summer of 2016, after the WITH ALL didly at the City of Rancho of the FCUSD policy allowing sheriff in 2006, and served are staying stable or even wall is completed by separate con- Cordova March Luncheon on trained, select employees with until 2010. Now McGinness decreasing slightly and tractor. Please include approximate THOSE OLD GUYS? the subject of public safety. valid concealed weapons per- hosts his own afternoon talk McGinness gives Goold the days to complete your work in your Urging those in public office, mits to safely store and access a show on NewsRadio KFBK, credit. “Response times are proposal. and in positions of responsibil- firearm in the case of an emer- is an adjunct professor with good, and [the police] are Team members: Include names of ity, to make their ideas known gency in some of the District’s California State University, engaged in the community and all members of your team and their on topics of interest he stated: sites and facilities. and has his own consulting involved in youth programs, experience. Include a portfolio of END OF THE “That is exactly what we In his more than 31 years business. which I think are tremen- previously completed work includ- need—the leaders who are will- in the Sacramento County “Sheriff McGinness is a rea- dously wise investments. But ing photo, finished dimensions, ing to step up and speak about Sheriff’s Department, sonable voice in an oftentimes the reality is, if that goes away, date, and location. BENCH complex issues and not just be McGinness has served in every unrealistic political environ- if you don’t have that feeling Media: We are open to various told, ‘You can’t say that, go department service area. He ment,” said Rancho Cordova of safety, all this commercial forms of media including paint, tile back to your corner.’ ” was a crime scene investigator, Chief of Police Michael Goold, Continued on page 3 mosaic, or other artist suggested BY GERRY SCHOLL media. Requirement to submit a sketch: Page 12 Artist shall include a sketch of the proposed mural and total project cost to the City. Insurance: Insurance is not Award-Winning Brewery Expands required to submit a proposal. However, prior to entering into a formal contract and commenc- ARBC Opens Hip New Beer Aficionado Tasting Room ing work, the selected artist will be required to obtain insurance to the RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Since its satisfaction of the City. The City opening in 2012, fans of local brew- will compensate the artist for the ery American River Brewing Company reasonable cost of the insurance (ARBC) raved about the beer, but felt that policy. the tasting room environment could use Contract provisions, including some improvement. supplies and compensation details, That’s all about to change with the brew- etc.: The artist’s proposal shall ery’s brand new tap room, featuring a include all costs and incidentals welcoming new atmosphere, entertain- necessary to complete the mural ment, and a much higher level of comfort. including, but not limited to: time, To top it off, the new space is conveniently materials, etc. Prior to commencing located right next door to the old tasting the work, the artist shall enter into room and existing brewery. the City’s standard contract. Please ARBC founder David Mathis is happy to contact Travis Evans at (916) reward his loyal customers with the styl- 851-8906 or tevans@cityofrancho- ish and comfortable new surroundings. cordova.org to review the contract “Since the beginning, our customers have or for any questions. Upon com- said that our old place was either too cold pletion, the mural would be fully in the winter or burning hot in the sum- released to the City. mer,” he said smiling. “Now they’ll be able Complete proposal must be received by Travis Evans at the City to enjoy the hospitality we’ve always been One element that true beer aficionados will appreciate is ARBC’s insistence on using traditional known for at just the right temperature, methods for both brewing and dispensing its beers. Head Brewer Andy Armstrong says that of Rancho Cordova, 2729 Prospect year-round.” while the process is labor-intensive, the end result is well worth the additional effort. Photo Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA The new tasting room is spacious, sleek, courtesy ARBC 95670 by 5:00 PM on April 29th, modern and well-designed with soothing hewn from stout, dark timbers. and, for the first time, separate lavatories 2016. Proposals may be submitted earth toned walls, fabric-covered sound- Mathis says that in addition to serving for men and women. “This is a change via email to tevans@cityofrancho- absorbing panels and a hip, new custom at least ten of their beers on tap, the new that I think will please everyone,” Mathis cordova.org, in the mail, or hand bar. The backsplash is crafted from hand- facility features six big-screen televisions, remarked, jokingly. delivered to City Hall. H tooled stainless steel while the bar itself is dart boards, video games, shuffleboard Continued on page 5 Source: City of Rancho Cordova www.RanchoCordovaIndependent.com 2 • The Independent April 1, 2016 Veterans Heal by Writing War Stories Story and photos represented different the program. Emmett by Steve Liddick branches of the service: Hawkins served in the Army, Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force in Korea. RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) Navy, and Air Force, as Among other subjects he - A character in John well as different wars: is interested in religion Steinbeck’s classic novel Korea, Vietnam, and the and history. “East of Eden” had suf- Middle East. For each of the veter- fered unimaginable pain and loss in his life. He was asked how he could live with those memo- ries. He said, “I forget by remembering.” That concept is being applied to a small Sacramento area group of veterans of America’s wars. A writing workshop doubles as a support group to help each to offset the trauma of battle by giving them a way to confront the demons they continue to carry with them. Rancho Cordova Library Branch Supervisor Jill Stockinger coordinates the writing program that is funded by a four-year state and federal grant. She said veterans returning Veteran writing program Co-Director Indigo Moor works with Emtt Hawkins, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, to express his from war are an “under- feelings about his experiences. served population,” and those who still suffer the themselves to help them down on paper,” Bob with them as well. what happened, he asked effects of war can benefit adjust to civilian life.” Stanley said. Any sub- Another author wrote that they call upon their by writing. Therapeutic, Seated around a table in ject, any form. No rules obscurely of things he feelings and condense of course, but the hope is a quiet room in the library, or pressure came with heard, saw, and felt on a them onto paper. five veterans gathered to the exercise. Each was night patrol in Vietnam, Some who attended write of their experiences encouraged to express but which each of the are still burdened by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Daniel Gomez served four tours in Vietnam. Twice-wounded, he contracted malaria and was among others who will what they feel and put it in veterans present easily what happened to them exposed to the chemical defoliant Agent Orange.